UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
SUBCOMMITTEE PURPOSES

Facilities Committee

-- be knowledgeable of Union House Guidelines
-- review guidelines annually, make recommendations for change where appropriate
-- be knowledgeable about and provide input into Union expansion and/or remodeling
-- consider requests from customers that relate to changes in the facility (ie: Ride Board, Wall of Honor, display cases, etc.)

Food Service Committee

-- be knowledgeable about all aspects of Union food service
-- evaluate, periodically, the quality of service, food provided
-- make recommendations for change in menu items, etc.
-- participate in interviews of candidates for service management positions
-- review and make recommendations about recommended increases in food prices

Finance Committee

-- become completely familiar with all Union budgets and the University budgeting process
-- review income/expense figures monthly
-- participate in the annual budgeting process and make recommendations to the UBD about changes recommended by Union staff
-- develop bylaws deemed important to the UBD meeting and functioning process
-- participate in Union staff development programs that relate to Union mission and development of goals

Program Committee

-- be informed about programs that are proposed and planned; give monthly program reports (total number, attendance figures, income reports -- as possible)
-- alert the Board to any proposed programs being discussed that have potential for being controversial or libelous (i.e.: Last Temptation of Christ, sky diving class)
-- participate in interviews for replacement of full time program staff members as openings arise
-- assist with the planning of major Union programs like Union Day
-- alert the Board to proposed changes in the UPC organization structure or budget well in advance of budget consideration (i.e.: creation and funding of a new committee; request to pay officers, plan to spend $30,000 on a concert, request to increase admission prices for established programs such as movies)

Executive Committee

It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Committee to address issues which do not clearly fall within the scope of responsibility of another standing committee. Or in the event that a standing committee cannot meet for lack of availability of its members, or any other reason, the Executive Committee may act in its stead. 

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